What is PEG-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy?
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open operation on the abdomen (laparotomy). A gastrostomy (a surgical opening into the stomach) is made percutaneously (through the skin) using an endoscope (a flexible, lighted instrument) to determine where to place the feeding tube in the stomach and secure it in place.
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How do members experience PEG-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choking on food | 78 | 13 | |
| Support weight gain | 71 | 25 | |
| General health | 56 | 19 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 19 | 3 | |
| Atrophy of tongue muscles | 10 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 5 | |
| Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 2 | |
| PEG tube failure | 2 | |
| Stomach distention | 2 | |
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Acid reflux | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 31 |
Member evaluations
nacona
evaluated on Dec 12, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Support weight gain: Major
- Side effects: None
KipWong
evaluated on Jan 23, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for choking on food: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Tommy Maker
evaluated on Aug 31, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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